Marshall Co. jury finds Alberto Trejos guilty of murder

GUNTERSVILLE - A Marshall County jury has found Alberto Trejos guilty of murder in the July 2006 shooting death of Antonio Paz, whose body was discovered buried in the back yard of a home near Crossville.

The jury reached its verdict about 5:15 p.m. after two hours of deliberation.

District Attorney Steve Marshall said testimony revealed the shooting was over illegal drugs. He said Trejo, 27, was a major drug dealer who had entered this country illegally from Mexico.

Marshall said his office will recommend that Trejos receive a life sentence.

Circuit Judge Tim Jolley, who presided over the four-day trial, will sentence Trejos next month.